War Horse

Synopsis

I want you to do yourself proud, Joey. You go and drive those Germans back where they've come from, and then come home to me. At the outbreak of World War one, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. he's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. but Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Do I look like I know the latest on every effing ?orse in the war? Do I look like an effing equine expert or even an effing equestrian enthusiast? Your squadron no longer exists. That's all I know, Private. Suitable for 12yrs+

Latest User Review

David Baxter - 12 February 2008:

Marianne Elliott's name on a production is enough to send me running to the box office and War Horse is another triumph, this time in collaboration with Tom Smith and the brilliant Handspring Puppet Company. Possibly some of the dialogue in the first half is a bit leaden and one or two actors struggle with the enormity of the Olivier. It's also true that there are moments that are strongly reminiscent of Journey's End, Les Miserables and even Miss Saigon. That should not diminish te scale of the achievement to bring this story to the stage. The combination of sound, music and lighting conveys the horror of war but the greatest triumph are the puppets - and not just the horses. The greatest tribute is that you soon forget they are puppets and you care deeply for the suffering of these majestic animals. A remarkable and emotional experience and the best news is that it should be returning to the National next Christmas....

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